dermoskeleton
- noun
- /ˌdɜrmoʊˈskɛlɪtən/
- Specialized
:
dermosqueleto
- The turtle's dermoskeleton provides excellent protection.
Examples
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Many fish have a dermoskeleton made of bony plates.
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The turtle's dermoskeleton, made of hard shells, provides protection against predators.
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The ancient fish's dermoskeleton was made up of thick, overlapping bony plates.
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Scientists believe the dermoskeleton helped protect early vertebrates from predators.
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Unlike mammals, some reptiles have a partial dermoskeleton beneath their scales.
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Many fish have a dermoskeleton consisting of scales that help them swim efficiently.
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The ancient dinosaur possessed a dermoskeleton that shielded it from harsh environmental conditions.
Synonyms
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1.0
A hard outer covering that protects animals, eggs, or nuts
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3.5
A hard outer covering on animals like insects or turtles that protects the body
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3.4
A hard protective outer part on some animals and plants
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6.9
A hard outer shell that supports and protects animals like insects and crabs
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8.7
A hard outer shell that protects the body of animals like crabs and turtles
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6.3
A hard outer covering that protects animals like insects or turtles
How Hard
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word dermoskeleton comes from dermo- meaning 'skin' and skeleton meaning 'support' or 'frame', like the bones that hold a body up. So a dermoskeleton is a hard outer 'skin-frame', such as plates, scales, or shells, that protects and supports an animal.